ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum or Plasma : 0020005

Mnemonic: ALKP

Methodology: Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
CPT Code(s): 84075
 
 

 

 

 
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